Most of us have experienced being rear-ended, or at least know someone who has. Out of nowhere, it seems, your vehicle is hit hard from behind, and you feel the forces of the impact propel your body forward, and your head backwards, putting a huge amount of strain on your neck and spine. It can […]
Author Archives: Zappettini & Bradley
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Mar
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In light of the recent rain and hail we have been hit with in the Sacramento area, we want to share a few things we have learned about vehicle accidents caused by inclement weather. Every year in the US, poor weather conditions are cited as a factor in over 13,000 collisions, and that make up […]
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Whiplash occurs when the head and neck are forced past their normal range of motion in a car accident. Unfortunately, whiplash is a common injury among those involved in Sacramento-area car accidents. Even a collision occurring at a relatively low speed can cause whiplash. Symptoms of Whiplash Some individuals who suffer from whiplash feel only […]
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One of the most hazardous maneuvers a driver can take is to cut in front of a big rig. Due to the increased momentum of tractor-trailers compared to a passenger vehicle, it is more difficult for them to make short stops or sudden turns without losing control of the vehicle. All too often, we represent […]
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Sacramento Accident Attorneys Discuss Safe Driving in School Zones Every year, nearly twenty-five thousand kids are injured during vehicle accidents while traveling between school and home. Most of these accidents are due to negligent driving or violation of the traffic rules for safe driving in school zones. For example, traffic laws mandate that every motorist […]
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Even in the most complicated cases, there are established rules to determine who should pay after a vehicle collision. Those rules are based on decades of information about driver behavior, with little consideration for changes to automotive technology. The recent development of self-driving cars by Tesla, Mercedes, and others raises new concerns about insurance settlements […]
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As experienced personal injury lawyers in Sacramento, we understand what type of vehicle accidents are more likely to have serious consequences, and how to deal with the aftermath of a Sacramento car crash. Big-Rig Accidents If a big rig and a passenger vehicle are involved in a collision, the people in the smaller vehicle are […]
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Establishing liability for a car accident in a parking lot can be a challenge Most drivers are careful when they are driving in parking lots and they drive slowly and cautiously. Despite that fact, there are a large number of accidents that occur in parking lots and garages. A few factors contribute to this, such […]
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Defensive driving is a method that combines preparation, anticipation, and focus to avoid accidents. Whether you’re a new driver or have been a car owner for decades, these tips can help you avoid accidents and create safer roads. 1. Wear a Seatbelt The number one safety tip when driving will always be to wear a […]
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Sacramento Intersection Accident Attorneys Whether you are traveling on a local street, highway, or country road, intersections are planned points of chaos. Intersection traffic collisions often result in severe injuries and even fatalities. Each year in the United States, millions of people are killed or seriously injured due to intersection accidents. Pedestrians, motorists and bicyclists […]